5 Quick Ways To Find Inspiration In Everyday Life

In order to achieve them, inspiration is all we need. To be inspired to act and create new things.

Use our imagination as the canvas, and our passion as the paint which will ultimately draw a masterpiece of achievement and satisfaction.

All this sounds ideal, however, how does someone find inspiration in everyday life?

Let's see 5 easy ways to help you find inspiration in everyday life:

5 Easy Ways To Find Inspiration In Everyday Life

1. Challenge what you already know

Ask yourself questions like: "what is the reason of this", "how did that come to be" ,or even "how do others perceive the same event"?

This will open you mind to new horizons and different ways of thinking. Always challenge the norms and what you see. There is a unique explanation behind everything.

“If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn't worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality. And to me, sailing the open ocean is a real challenge, because it's life or death.” - Morgan Freeman

2. Plan creativity sessions

Block some time during the day where you can visualize what you need and what you require from life or the current task at hand.

Visualizing the process of achieving something will help you further throughout the journey.

“When I don't have a good time, it's usually because there's a stiffness that stifles creativity.” - Garry Shandling

3. Change your routine regularly

Change your daily routine regularly until you find the one that generates the most inspiration.

4. Optimize your workspace and surroundings

Being around a non-supportive environment will never help you. If you for example were a musician and were staying right next to a construction site, I doubt that inspiration and productivity would come knocking on your door.

Create a workspace which helps you focus on your work and maximizes your output.

“It's important to determine which surroundings work best for you, and then build that environment to suit your needs.” - Marilu Henner

5. Avoid distractions

Needless to say that distractions are the main reason for not finding inspiration. This is something that can be easily neglected and not even identified.

Looking at your phone while working on your project is a distraction. Notifications coming from your computer are distractions. Friends asking you to party on a daily basis are a distraction.

Identify your distractions and eliminate them.

“By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.” - Christopher Columbus

Summary

To recap, here is the list of 5 quick ways to find inspiration in everyday life:

Challenge what you already know

Plan creativity sessions

Change your routine regularly

Optimize your workspace and surroundings

Avoid distractions

How do you find inspiration in life? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

About the Author

Marios Kokolakis is the Content Manager at BrainSharp. His goal? To motivate and help people live a healthier and happier life by sharing his passion for fitness and nutrition, and igniting the inner spark to achieving life goals.